Doyle, Wires spark Illinois’ full-court attack in third straight Muddy River Showcase victory

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | June 16, 2024
Illinois forward Dion Doyle gets inside of Missouri's Quinn Thomas during the first half of Saturday's third annual Muddy River Showcase at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Dion Doyle decided this was the perfect opportunity to run it back. The Macomb basketball standout was part of a team that included Quincy High School’s Ralph Wires that won back-to-back Gus Macker 3-on-3 championships when the event was a Memorial Day weekend staple in downtown Quincy. Saturday, the duo reunited in the…

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Comeback for the ages: Macomb rallies in fourth quarter to upset title favorite Peoria Manual

By Muddy River Sports | February 28, 2024
Macomb senior forward Dion Doyle, right, and the Bombers celebrate their 41-40 upset of Peoria Manual in the Class 2A Canton Sectional Semifinals in Canton, Ill. | Photo courtesy Macomb boys basketball/Andrea Ratermann

CANTON, Ill. — The Macomb boys basketball team authored a comeback and an upset Wednesday night that will remain part of Bombers’ lore for decades to come. That’s what never losing faith will do. “There’s a little basketball karma that came our way tonight,” Macomb coach Jerremy Anderson said. Down as many as 18 points…

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